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The Japanese government expects its interest payments on outstanding debt to roughly double over the next four years due to the Bank of Japan's gradual rate hikes. Payments are projected at ¥21.6 trillion ($139 billion) in the year starting April 2029, up from the current year's budgeted ¥10.5 trillion.

23. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a new issuance of dollar-denominated bonds under local law to raise up to USD 2,000 million in the first half of 2026, aimed at meeting July debt maturities. The auctions will be biweekly and absorb up to USD 500 million per month. This step is part of the strategy to prepare for a return to international markets.

Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has suspended a memorandum of understanding with private creditors to restructure its $1 billion Eurobond debt. The decision stems from the agreement's failure to adhere to creditors' equality principles, conflicting with commitments to the International Monetary Fund and posing risks to macroeconomic stability. Officials plan new talks to ensure fair debt relief.

24. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Egyptian government plans to issue treasury bills, bonds, and sukuk worth a combined EGP 2.703trn during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025/2026, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. The Central Bank of Egypt will execute these issuances on behalf of the government to refinance maturing debt and fund the state's general budget deficit.